January 3, 1919

To Commander of the 5th Army, Bugulma, Arzamas, Revolutionary Military Council of the Eastern Front

Urgently ascertain the whereabouts of the families of responsible Soviet workers: Tsyurupa, Bryukhanov, Eltsin, Yuryev, Dudkin, Arkhangelsky. Render them necessary assistance if needed. Report detailed information immediately upon clarification. The wives and sisters of the indicated persons were declared hostages in Ufa. The White Guards threatened to take them away. Bryukhanov's family lives on Pushkin Street, 49; Tsyurupa's—on Ilyin Street, 81.

A. Lenin, Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars